Ph.D. in Computer Science And Engineering

The University of Columbia is a public, historically black, land‐grant institution offering affordable programs from associate to doctoral degree level. With the Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) provides a continuous path for obtaining advanced education in various disciplines of computer science and engineering.

The Ph.D. program has an interdisciplinary focus emphasizing design thinking and the ability to solve complex problems. Doctoral research will focus on the interface between computer science and engineering, including additive manufacturing, biomedical engineering, mechatronics, underwater communication, nanotechnology, simulation, modeling, smart grids, rehabilitation engineering, cybersecurity, big data analysis, robotics, geo-transportation, environmental engineering, and urban engineering. Ph.D. research thesis results will be published in peer-reviewed publications aligning thesis outcomes with research priorities

The only public university in the nation’s capital and the only urban land-grant university in the United States, The University of the District of Columbia(UDC) is committed to a broad mission of education, research, and community service. Established by abolitionist Myrtilla Miner in 1851, the University of DC offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees and a host of workplace development services designed to create student success opportunities.

UDC is dedicated to serving the needs of the community of the District of Columbia and producing lifelong learners who are transformative leaders in the workforce, government, nonprofit sectors, and beyond.